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The Computer Systems Technician – Networking (Fast Track) program is for you if you've completed a college or university program and wish to get into the computer industry faster.

This applied science program will allow qualified college or university graduates to gain direct admission into the second year (third semester) of the two-year Computer Systems Technician - Networking program to receive their diploma in one year (two semesters).

The areas covered in this School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program, which attracts university grads from around the world, will include:

•  Multi-vendor operating systems
•  Data communications
•  Networking
•  Network security
•  Network service and support
•  Customer skills
•  Communications for technology

Also included will be an optimum balance between hands-on experience and theory. You'll work with state-of-the-art testing and measurement equipment in purpose-built labs, solidifying a strong foundation in network design and testing. In these labs, you'll delve inside PC hardware and learn the intricacies of operating systems, explore the latest in computer systems and networks technology, and assemble and maintain systems that will empower users in creative, business and communication activities.

Committed faculty members will maintain a close watch on trends to ensure included topics reflect the ever-growing digital industry.

As a graduate of this program, you'll be prepared to handle technical support for the information systems, Internet, intranets, extranets and telecom and wireless networks that exist in today's world.

Companies Offering Jobs

AIM Funds Management Inc., Canada Life, Celestica, CIBC Mellon Trust, Enbridge Consumers Gas, StorageTek, Toronto Hydro, the Ministry of Government Services, Transport Canada, IBM, RBC

Program Highlights

• You complete a two-year undertaking in just eight months.
• Graduates of the Computer Systems Technician – Networking (Fast-Track) program are positioned to pursue industry certifications such as Net+, Security+, Cisco CCNA.
• School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science programs such as this one are taught in modern labs and lecture facilities.
• This program has an active Computer Networking Student Society.

Career Outlook

• Computer systems technician
• Field service representative
• Network technician
• Network technical support specialist
• Help desk support
• Technical support

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this Computer Systems Technician – Networking (fast-track) diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.